Mitchell Banaszak of Indian Trail High School and Academy

School: Indian Trail High School and Academy

Parents: John and Sandi Banaszak

Most memorable moment in high school: Being chosen as captain of the football team by my teammates. It was a moment that made me very proud of the work I accomplished.

Most influential teacher: Patrick Connors in AP Physics; He showed me a path to an area I had never thought of.

School activities/clubs: National Honor Society

School athletics: Soccer

School offices held: Treasurer of the National Honor Society

Distinctions, letters or awards: All state academics; Defensive Player of the Year; Captain of a football team

Extracurricular activities/leisure: Snowboard; skateboarding; drawing; work at Kenosha Airport

Choice of college: Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado or Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY

Intended major/field of study: Aerospace engineering, or logistics and security

Three words that best describe my model: Selfless, reliable, caring

What I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: I want to be a pilot or a sailor. One day I will own a giant property with a cute house, a dog, a pond, and my closest friends. Also, I want to see the world.